Is Maximowicz's Saltbush safe for pets?

Yes, Maximowicz's Saltbush (Atriplex Maximowicziana) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Maximowicz's Saltbush easy to care for?

Maximowicz's Saltbush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Maximowicz's Saltbush grow indoors?

Maximowicz's Saltbush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Maximowicz's Saltbush (Atriplex Maximowicziana) is a perennial herb in the Amaranthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Atriplex maximowicziana is an erect, much branched, herbaceous perennial plant growing 30 - 100cm tall.

Last updated: February 2026

Maximowicz's Saltbush

Atriplex Maximowicziana

Atriplex maximowicziana is an erect, much branched, herbaceous perennial plant growing 30 - 100cm tall.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, saline

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, salt-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Maximowicz's Saltbush

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Amaranthaceae

Genus:Atriplex